Kateryna Schwartz12:28, 03.05.25
It is noted that this is the first combat episode in history when a fighter jet was destroyed by a surface drone armed with anti-aircraft missiles.
As a result of the attack on the Russian city of Novorossiysk on the night of May 3, an enemy Su-30 fighter jet was shot down. According to Defense Express , this was reported by Russian propagandists.
It is reported that the plane was destroyed approximately 50 km from the city by an unmanned boat armed with an R-73 anti-aircraft guided missile.
The Russians report that the Ukrainian drones were operating using a “lure-and-catch” tactic. According to their information, the pilots managed to eject, after which “they were picked up by civilian sailors.”
“The enemy admitted the loss of its aircraft, and here, first of all, it is worth noting that this is the first combat episode in history when a fighter jet, and an aircraft in general, was destroyed by a surface drone armed with anti-aircraft missiles,” the publication added.
Attack on Novorossiysk on May 3 – what was reported
As UNIAN reported, on the night of May 3, Russia announced a powerful attack on occupied Crimea and several regions of the Russian Federation . In particular, explosions thundered in Sevastopol, Feodosia, and Kerch.
Explosions were also reported in Novorossiysk, Krasnodar Territory:
“Right now, at least 5 explosions have thundered over Novorossiysk. Flashes are visible in the sky from the Black Sea. A UAV distress signal is sounding in the city.”
At least 10 more explosions were heard over Anapa and Vityazevo.
(C)UNIAN 2025
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